Someone removed him from eventually so he regenerated.In this universe, anyone with regeneration abilities can…
Not sure about the Webtoon, I haven't read it. But the idea about regeneration powers depicted this way is common, it's as if it is expected in fiction.
It's like vampire. When a movie turned a vampire into a "glittering vampire" everybody who loves vampire lore reacted badly.
It's similar with regeneration powers. The only way to kill them is to decapitate them; and if anything that is lodged inside their brain is removed, then they'll just regeneration again (as long as their head is still connected to their body of course).
As for knowing to kill them, I think it's assumed. But, it is not easy to decapitate a person who know how to fight. For example, Wolverine (even if we remove his metal bones), since he knows how to fight, it won't be easy to decapitate him.
However, and I see your point, I think for this franchise, the North Koreans and the Americans have no idea what the powers of each South Korean mutant/metahuman have.
For example, when Frank was hunting them down, some of those he killed told Frank that he'll be killed by Joo Won. They understood that it is not easy to kill Joo Won, not only because of his regeneration powers, but also because he is a seasoned fighter. Not even Jae Man can defeat him.
Also, another factor is this, no one wants to actually kill a human with regenerative abilities. You want to capture them and use them or experiment on them.
Wolverine. No one wants him dead, everyone wants him to join their faction.
In this K-drama, if the North Korean boss knew about it, he probably would have ordered them to capture him alive.
Since Frank survived, no doubt the Americans now know they need to capture, or eliminate, Joo Won first.
However, they have no idea his daughter, and her new "uncle" also have regenerative abilities.
Currently, South Korea is pretty much a powerhouse because they have 3 superhumans with regenerative abilities. You definitely want to capture them first.
Lol how did frank survived? I theorized for "that kind" of ability burning with fire would be the possible solution.…
Someone removed him from eventually so he regenerated.
In this universe, anyone with regeneration abilities can only be truly killed if they are decapitated. Otherwise, once the object stuck in their brain is removed, they'll just regenerate.
This is actually an old trope in fiction. There are other stories before this (yes, even before the Webtoon version) that used this type of regeneration rules.
They stopped functioning if the foreign object lodged in their brains are not removed. But once it's gone and their heads are still connected with their bodies, they'll regenerate again, and again, and again.
I was actually more surprised when Frank did not show up after that scene and was a bit disappointed because if he truly died that way, then he doesn't possess an equal level of regeneration, which means, he's a third or fourth generation mutant.
so the real monster was the human who mostly sat behind his desk and ordered people around.
Yep.
It's actually very meaningful because it happens in real life.
You know, the people behind the President or Prime Minister. And anyone else pulling the strings behind-the-scenes that the public have no idea about, or dismissing as conspiracy theories.
Humans are humans. Even criminals have a heart for their own parents and children. Only a pure psychopath doesn't have a heart for anyone (probably not even for themselves).
We may have political differences. We may have been, allow me to use, "brainwashed" by whatever ideology, but at the end of the day, humans will be humans.
And only the true psychopaths, the truly twisted people, like those two behind their desks, who would sacrifice their fellow human beings.
They think they're doing it for their nations, for their countrymen, but it's just a justification so they won't feel bad with their decisions. Otherwise, they'll probably get disgusted with themselves.
P.S. If anyone agrees with those two characters behind their desks in the show, I'm sorry I that disagree. I understand nationalism and patriotism, but I don't see any nationalism and patriotism in what those two did. And… kids!
Is it just me or anyone else thinks that ending was little bit meh. I mean after all all this build up and what…
Hmm, not sure. For me, it was just right because there is potential for Season 2, and ending shows on a very high note might backfire if the next season is not given the green light.
Usually, a Season that ends on a high note or cliffhanger is one wherein Season 2 was already given a go. But in K-drama land, they don't order for a new season immediately. Typically they wait until the current season ends airing.
Because of that, it's better to end it in a little toned down so as not to disappoint the viewers IF ever there won't be a new season.
Like we have so much more to cover!!! Ellias? The girl who faked her death ( cancer) like I cannot wait for the…
Exactly!
They should capitalise on the very positive feedback about the show and not let it go to waste. They should also time it well for Season 2 and avoid other shows that can potentially match them.
LOL. Good luck with their marketing and planning team. I hope they are already in the editing stage for S2.
I'm going to miss Kim so Hyun as Sol Hee. She did a great job in portraying the-girl-next-door then turned very cute and lovely girlfriend. I wonder, is she like that in real life? She sure knows how to deliver it. ^_~
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
Long reply, but I only this: it has been how the industry is since anyone of us were born, and I was born in the early 80s. If you are saying otherwise, then you were born in the 2000s. Welcome to the real life and learn to live with it.
If you can't, if you want to whine about it, you only have two solutions before you: 1. Establish your own production company; or 2. Buy controlling shares so you can do whatever you want.
You know, like Elon Musk.
But, like Elon Musk, you'll be surprised how things are actually ran.
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
Regardless, this is NOT new at all, so I don't know why people are calling it "a mess" and whatever. This is how the industry has been since before anyone of us were born.
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
A one-week delay was annoying as hell and prevented anyone from enjoying it?
It is a Korean show, they deserve to have all the rights to "enjoy" it first. Most people are watching from illegal streaming sites anyway. It's not like 50% of the International audience are watching "officially". So, just wait and enjoy it whenever you can.
It is no different from watching Western shows and movies. There is always a delay, and oftentimes, we don't get the shows. People should be thankful they even bothered to release it in an International OTT service even though they know not even half of their international audience will watch it officailly.
And besides, let's not lie to ourselves, if they decided not to license it to an International OTT service, there will be fansubs sooner or later.
It was a one-week delay only. LOL. If they decided not to license it for International audiences, it would take more than a week delay to get quality fansubs.
Lovely. This is why I support the "Public Domain" movement (and CC-BY and CC-BY-SA as well), it gives writers the freedom to create new stories based on characters we are already familiar with. It gives us the "legal right" to present the "what-ifs" and let other people enjoy the adaptations.
because the roll out has been a mess. it first rolled out only in Korea with no subs. then to a few more countries…
LOL. It was not "a mess". It according to plan and agreements.
You see, there is what you call licensing deals and marketing.
If you know success is guaranteed, the best move are: 1. Delay the International release 2. Get as much money from Licensing deals
They actually perfectly timed it. Here's why: a. They announced at the right time when the International release will air. b. Because of that, no one bothered releasing a fansub for the first two episodes. c. It created more buzz and excitement, locally and in some countries they specifically targeted (because they know they'll get more from those countries than other countries).
It all went according to plan and expectations. It was not a mess.
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It's like vampire. When a movie turned a vampire into a "glittering vampire" everybody who loves vampire lore reacted badly.
It's similar with regeneration powers. The only way to kill them is to decapitate them; and if anything that is lodged inside their brain is removed, then they'll just regeneration again (as long as their head is still connected to their body of course).
As for knowing to kill them, I think it's assumed. But, it is not easy to decapitate a person who know how to fight. For example, Wolverine (even if we remove his metal bones), since he knows how to fight, it won't be easy to decapitate him.
However, and I see your point, I think for this franchise, the North Koreans and the Americans have no idea what the powers of each South Korean mutant/metahuman have.
For example, when Frank was hunting them down, some of those he killed told Frank that he'll be killed by Joo Won. They understood that it is not easy to kill Joo Won, not only because of his regeneration powers, but also because he is a seasoned fighter. Not even Jae Man can defeat him.
Also, another factor is this, no one wants to actually kill a human with regenerative abilities. You want to capture them and use them or experiment on them.
Wolverine. No one wants him dead, everyone wants him to join their faction.
In this K-drama, if the North Korean boss knew about it, he probably would have ordered them to capture him alive.
Since Frank survived, no doubt the Americans now know they need to capture, or eliminate, Joo Won first.
However, they have no idea his daughter, and her new "uncle" also have regenerative abilities.
Currently, South Korea is pretty much a powerhouse because they have 3 superhumans with regenerative abilities. You definitely want to capture them first.
^_^
(Okay, I started talking a lot again. Sorry!)
In this universe, anyone with regeneration abilities can only be truly killed if they are decapitated. Otherwise, once the object stuck in their brain is removed, they'll just regenerate.
This is actually an old trope in fiction. There are other stories before this (yes, even before the Webtoon version) that used this type of regeneration rules.
They stopped functioning if the foreign object lodged in their brains are not removed. But once it's gone and their heads are still connected with their bodies, they'll regenerate again, and again, and again.
I was actually more surprised when Frank did not show up after that scene and was a bit disappointed because if he truly died that way, then he doesn't possess an equal level of regeneration, which means, he's a third or fourth generation mutant.
It's actually very meaningful because it happens in real life.
You know, the people behind the President or Prime Minister. And anyone else pulling the strings behind-the-scenes that the public have no idea about, or dismissing as conspiracy theories.
Humans are humans. Even criminals have a heart for their own parents and children. Only a pure psychopath doesn't have a heart for anyone (probably not even for themselves).
We may have political differences. We may have been, allow me to use, "brainwashed" by whatever ideology, but at the end of the day, humans will be humans.
And only the true psychopaths, the truly twisted people, like those two behind their desks, who would sacrifice their fellow human beings.
They think they're doing it for their nations, for their countrymen, but it's just a justification so they won't feel bad with their decisions. Otherwise, they'll probably get disgusted with themselves.
P.S.
If anyone agrees with those two characters behind their desks in the show, I'm sorry I that disagree. I understand nationalism and patriotism, but I don't see any nationalism and patriotism in what those two did. And… kids!
Usually, a Season that ends on a high note or cliffhanger is one wherein Season 2 was already given a go. But in K-drama land, they don't order for a new season immediately. Typically they wait until the current season ends airing.
Because of that, it's better to end it in a little toned down so as not to disappoint the viewers IF ever there won't be a new season.
At least that's how I understood it.
They should capitalise on the very positive feedback about the show and not let it go to waste. They should also time it well for Season 2 and avoid other shows that can potentially match them.
LOL. Good luck with their marketing and planning team. I hope they are already in the editing stage for S2.
I wonder if the story (at least from the synopsis) also resonated with her. Hmm.....
I'm going to miss Kim so Hyun as Sol Hee. She did a great job in portraying the-girl-next-door then turned very cute and lovely girlfriend. I wonder, is she like that in real life? She sure knows how to deliver it. ^_~
Thank you!
If you can't, if you want to whine about it, you only have two solutions before you:
1. Establish your own production company; or
2. Buy controlling shares so you can do whatever you want.
You know, like Elon Musk.
But, like Elon Musk, you'll be surprised how things are actually ran.
It is a Korean show, they deserve to have all the rights to "enjoy" it first. Most people are watching from illegal streaming sites anyway. It's not like 50% of the International audience are watching "officially". So, just wait and enjoy it whenever you can.
It is no different from watching Western shows and movies. There is always a delay, and oftentimes, we don't get the shows. People should be thankful they even bothered to release it in an International OTT service even though they know not even half of their international audience will watch it officailly.
And besides, let's not lie to ourselves, if they decided not to license it to an International OTT service, there will be fansubs sooner or later.
It was a one-week delay only. LOL. If they decided not to license it for International audiences, it would take more than a week delay to get quality fansubs.
A must watch.
You see, there is what you call licensing deals and marketing.
If you know success is guaranteed, the best move are:
1. Delay the International release
2. Get as much money from Licensing deals
They actually perfectly timed it. Here's why:
a. They announced at the right time when the International release will air.
b. Because of that, no one bothered releasing a fansub for the first two episodes.
c. It created more buzz and excitement, locally and in some countries they specifically targeted (because they know they'll get more from those countries than other countries).
It all went according to plan and expectations. It was not a mess.
EPIC way to end Chapter 1 of the show. (Ch.1 = episode 1-4; Ch.2 = 5-8; Ch.3 = 9-12)
Oh, and never underestimate the power of religion.